DISASTERS8 hours agoTropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic, becomes 26th storm of 2020 hurricane seasonAn area of disturbed weather out over the Atlantic Ocean now has a high chance of developing into the next tropical storm during sometime this week, according to forecasters.
Hurricanes - Typhoons2 days agoMan protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them to safety inside his homeRicardo Pimentel, who runs the Tierra de Animales animal shelter near Leona Vicario, Mexico, brought 300 dogs and numerous other animals into his house to protect them from Hurricane Delta.
America Together5 days agoLA debuts first firefighting robot in the country, deploys it in downtown blazeA firefighting robot got its first major test on Tuesday in Los Angeles when it was put to use for the first time in the United States to battle a major blaze.
Controversies5 days agoWisconsin judge blocks Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus order limiting bar, restaurant capacitiesA Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a move that comes as the state breaks records for new coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations.
DISASTERS5 days agoUtah woman dies in Switzerland hiking accident during a Latter-day Saints missionA 20-year-old Latter-day Saints missionary from Utah who was serving in Switzerland died Tuesday after a hiking accident, according to officials.
Africa5 days agoKilimanjaro blaze may have started from fire to warm up food for touristsA fire lit to warm food for tourists may have sparked a blaze on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, according to local reports.
Aftermath6 days agoHurricane Delta's death toll at 4 as Louisiana officials stress generator safety after deadly fireTens of thousands of people remain without power in Louisiana after Hurricane Delta delivered another blow to the region, spurring officials to once again warn about generator safety after a deadly fire.
CoronavirusOctober 12WHO warns against COVID-19 lockdowns due to economic damageThe World Health Organization has warned leaders against relying on COVID-19 lockdowns to tackle outbreaks — after previously saying countries should be careful how quickly they reopen.
AfricaOctober 12Firefighters battle blaze on Mount Kilimanjaro seen from miles awayFirefighters in Tanzania were working to contain a fire that broke out Sunday on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, officials said Monday.
AtlantaOctober 12Georgia train derailment sparks fire after Delta unleashes flash flooding, tornadoes across SouthHeavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Delta triggered flash flooding and violent weather across the Southeast on Sunday, even washing out tracks which led to a train derailment in Georgia.
